The New Classic Home

Award-winningdesigner Paloma Contreras's guide to pairing traditional style with modern design to create classic interiors with a touch of glamour and an infusion of color.

Foreword by India Hicks

In The New Classic Home, beloved designer Paloma Contreras focuses her sought-after expertise on one of the most desired yet difficult tasks in decorating: how to design a space that successfully mixes traditional and modern elements. How does one bridge the gap between such different concepts? By walking readers through her four main techniques-color, texture & pattern, scale & proportion, and tension-Contreras demonstrates how to successfully pair seemingly disparate pieces from different eras and styles to create harmonious, timeless, and balanced interiors.